Greetings, Friends, and Brethren,

When I was in school I hated exams, oral or written.  But with age I have found that examination of self is vital, especially concerning my Christian life.  In Galatians 6:1-5, Paul tells us to examine our work.  In 1 Corinthians 11.28, pertaining to the taking of the Lord's supper, we are also told to examine self.  And then I consider my Lord and savior Jesus the Christ, King of all Kings, who was examined by others so many times and in so many ways.  Yet He passed every exam with flying colors.  His love for TRUTH, and the TRUTHS of the Father was tested by Satan in Matthew chapter 4.  He was tested about His love for the Father, and aced that test with His answer, I must do My Father's will by keeping His commandments, even to suffer and die. (Luke 24.46).  He asked the Father to remove the suffering from Him, but said, "Thy will not Mine be done". (Mark 14.33-38).  He was tested by Pilate, and acknowledged He was a King and had a Kingdom that was not a threat to Pilate. (See John 18.36,37).  He was examined about His love for His enemies, but on the cross He asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do. (Luke 23.34).  Jesus never failed, but with a perfect score passed every examination.  And He will never fail in His love and mercy for us.  When I examine myself about these things, I fail miserably compared to My Savior.

Oh, to be like thee, blessed redeemer.

Greetings, Friends, and Brethren,

Through the resurrection of Jesus our Savior, the author and finisher of our faith, who has been given all authority over all things in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28.18).  We have hope.  No matter how wicked and evil the world becomes we have hope in His word; be of good cheer I have overcome the world and His promise; I will never leave you nor forsake you (John 16.33; Hebrews 13.5).  These things are for the obedient faithful and encourage us to follow Jesus every day.  Friends open your Bibles.  Read, hear and obey His word before it's too late.  Brethren do not let the world's trials and temptations cause you to drift from God.  Keep the faith, read your Bible daily, lean on His arms and remain faithful till death.

Greetings Brethren and friends,

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge-Proverbs 1.7.  The beginning of wisdom-Proverbs 9.10.  Leads to life-Proberbs 19.23.  Prolongs days-Proverbs 10.27.  Hates evil-Proverbs 8.13.  By the fear of the Lord one departs from evil-Proverbs 16.6.  So fear the Lord and depart from evil, it will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones-Proverbs 3.7.

AMEN

Greetings Brethren and Friends,

It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God-Matthew 4.4.  But how can we know the words that proceed from the mouth of God unless we read and study them daily?  His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue-2 Peter 1.3.  We gain knowledge of living a godly life by reading and studying His word.  His word teaches us to live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God -Micah 6.  Jesus said, heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words will by no means pass away-Matthew 24.35 . We must be committed to daily study of His words.

Greetings Brethren and Friends,

Man needs to hear and listen carefully to God's word, and here is why.  God's word is inspired by God, or rather God breathed.  Listen to the Master: "He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him...  The word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day-John 12.48.

Better listen, better hear, better do, for there are two things that no one can change or escape from.

1. It is appointed for men to DIE once,

2. but after this comes the JUDGEMENT-Hebrews 9.27.

We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad-2 Corinthians 5.10.  God will not make you obey, He gives man choices, but He also gives warnings as to the consequences of disobedient.  As for me and my house we choose Jesus.  Pray you will also.

I know I have spoke about this a lot...........But